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OETA Wins 2022 Outstanding Achievement Award in Long-Form Programming from OAB

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Back in Time: 2022 OAB Award Winner

OETA Wins 2022 Outstanding Achievement Award in Long-Form Programming from the Oklahoma Association of Broadcasters


Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – OETA is proud to announce that their local program "Back in Time" has won the 2022 Outstanding Achievement Award in the category of Long-Form Programming—General from the Oklahoma Association of Broadcasters. The winning episode, titled "Big Top Town", takes viewers on a journey through the history of circuses in Hugo, Oklahoma.

In "Big Top Town," viewers learn about how the first circus decided to wait out the winter in Hugo, Oklahoma in 1941. Since then, 22 circuses have called Hugo home. The episode captures the excitement and wonder of the circus, as well as the unique culture and community that developed around it. The episode concludes with a visit to "Showman's Rest," a cemetery plot in Hugo where many former circus performers are interred.

"We're thrilled to receive this recognition from the Oklahoma Association of Broadcasters," said Susan Cadot, OETA's Vice President of Production. "The 'Back in Time' team worked tirelessly to produce this episode, and it's an honor to have their efforts recognized with this award. We're proud to share the story of Hugo's circus history with our viewers."

The Oklahoma Association of Broadcasters' Outstanding Achievement Awards recognize excellence in broadcasting across the state. OETA 's "Back in Time" was chosen as the winner in the Long-Form Programming—General category for its exceptional storytelling and production values.

Back in TimeBig Top Town

In winter exotic animals, trapeze artists and circus clowns call Hugo, Oklahoma home.

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About OAB
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About OETA
OETA provides essential educational content and services that inform, inspire, and connect Oklahomans to ideas and information that enrich our quality of life. We do this by consistently engaging Oklahomans with educational and public television programming, providing educational training and curriculum, outreach initiatives and online features that collectively encourage lifelong learning. For more information about education curriculum and programs, local productions, digital television, community resources and show schedules explore OETA.tv.